Video: Crocodiles steal lions’ prey

Why is there always a smile on the crocodile’s face? We think we know why! Recently at the edge of the lake, near to Lake Manze Camp in the Selous Game Reserve, Tanzania, a fascinating story unfolded. It was told to me by Zachariah Mligo, a guide at the camp who also managed to take this video.

The lionesses started to drag the kill away but the crocs were too quick for them. Soon there were more than 10 of them tearing at the zebra carcass. The zebra was fast disappearing but soon the crocs, feeling nervous at being so far from the lake waters, started to melt away. Two determined specimens remained attached to the meal, but the lions started to move closer again and eventually managed to retrieve the remains from the clutches of the opportunistic crocs!

Adventure Camps has three fixed camps in the southern wilderness of Tanzania, as well as the only mobile safari and overland transfer operation in the area, who can take you where no-one else can go. We offer a genuine safari experience with few frills but rustic comfort.

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